Formulating Cosmetics (Theory)

BASICS:

• What is pH – why and how to measure it
• Which Water must be used in Cosmetic DIYs
• Homemade Cosmetics Trends and Mistakes
• Skin Structure
• Safe Handling of Cosmetic Ingredients

HOW TO FORMULATE LOTIONS and CREAMS: 

• How to make a lotion – Theory pt.1
• How to make a lotion –  Theory pt.2
• Formulating Phase A – Theory pt.3
• Formulating Phase B – Theory pt.4
• Formulating: Choosing the Fats – Theory pt.5
• Formulating: Fatty Acids and Acne
• Formulating Phase C – Active Ingredients – Theory pt.6
• Formulating Foot and Hand Cream
• Formulating: Emulsifiers pt.1 
• Formulating:  Emulsifiers pt.2

For a list of Face Cream recipes click HERE
For a list of Body Cream recipes click HERE 

 

HOW TO FORMULATE CLEANSING PRODUCTS:

• Formulating a Detergent pt.1
• Formulating a Detergent pt.2
• On Surfactants and Formulation – face wash, shampoos and shower gels
• Formulating a Face Wash
• Formulating a Hair Conditioner 
• How to formulate a Solid Shampoo

For a list of Shampoo and Conditioner recipes click HERE
For a list of Face Wash recipes click HERE (scroll down)

OTHER FORMULAS:

• How to formulate a Serum – about what serums are supposed to be and how to formulate them
• Bath salts
  

For a list of bath product recipes click HERE
For a list of Serum recipes click HERE (scroll down a little)